Lufthansa, Fraport and Munich Airport call for effective and fair EU climate policy
In its climate protection package, «Fit for 55,» the European Commission proposes three measures for aviation: introducing a kerosene tax, tightening emissions trading (ETS), and introducing an increasing blending mandate for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). By 2050, aviation is to be CO2-neutral. Lufthansa Group, Fraport and Munich Airport all support the EU’s ambitious climate protection […]
Statement on the Announcement of New EU Slot Use Rules for Summer 2022
IATA thanks the European Commission for providing confirmation of the slot rules for next summer in good time, resisting calls to fully switch the pre-pandemic slot rules back on. The extended slot alleviation provides certainty of the rules when the demand environment remains unpredictable, allowing airlines to build sustainable schedules that respond to demand. IATA […]
Fragmented EU Digital COVID Certificate Verification Will Undermine Smooth Summer Travel
Ahead of the 01 July deadline for Member States to implement the EUs Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) system – the crucial enabler for the restoration of freedom of movement within Europe – airlines and airports are warning of major operational risks due to the inconsistent approach by Member States in applying the DCC across Europe. […]
European Travel and Tourism Sector Launches “Destination Summer” Campaign Supporting the Safe Reopening of European Borders
As EU countries review the updated European Commission proposal to coordinate the easing of travel restrictions across Europe, Airlines For Europe (A4E), Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC) have together launched Destination Summer, with the goal of working with European Union and […]
IATA Statement on President von der Leyen comments regarding US-EU travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is encouraged by comments of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (EC), that the EU will grant unrestricted access to vaccinated travelers from the US. “This is a step in the right direction. It gives hope to people for so many reasons—to travel, to reunite with […]
“Now or Never” for Single European Sky
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the Single European Sky (SES) project to reform Europe’s air traffic management system faces collapse if European states do not support the European Commission’s proposals to reboot the stalled initiative. “The European Commission has been trying to deliver the benefits of SES since the early 2000s. But […]
Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. Agree to Terminate Arrangement Agreement
Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. («Transat») announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate the Arrangement Agreement for the proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada. Air Canada and Transat had originally agreed in June 2019 on the acquisition, the terms of which were subsequently amended in August 2019 and then revised in […]
Europe’s Aviation Sector Welcomes Digital Green Certificate Proposal Whilst Urging Wider Restart Plan
Europe’s aviation sector welcomed today’s proposal by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate system. This proposal requires EU States to issue common, inter-operable and mutually-recognised certificates for COVID-19 vaccination, testing and recovery status that will facilitate free movement during the COVID pandemic and support the restart of travel. Industry associations Airlines for Europe […]
Airlines and Airports Stress Need to Align European Commission Proposal on Airport Slot Relief in Summer 2021 with Aviation Industry Recommendations
Europe’s airlines[1] and airports are highly concerned by the European Commission’s (EC) proposal to amend the airport slot regulation. The proposal does not sufficiently address the extent of the continuing crisis in air transport, the likely state of recovery in Summer 2021 and the required level of airport slot relief measures that would best support […]
